The origins of this holiday vary, but the basic foundation was that meat was not eaten on Christmas Eve since it was the birth of Christ. Like abstaining from meat on Good Friday, one would not eat meat on Christmas Eve. Why 7 types of fish? Some say it is because it took 7 days to create the universe. Others claim it was for the 7 disciples. Here is another take on the holiday from Stephencooks, complete with a menu.

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We do 7 fishes every Christmas eve (although I'll admit we don't always make it through all seven courses -- something to do with the champagne we always have with it!) Beautiful recipe and it sounds quite tasty. The cilantro is an unusual addition, but I'll bet it tastes great!